It all started with my sister getting married. She had basically nothing for her kitchen. She made the comment she didn’t really have any dishcloths. I looked around and didn’t really find any that I wanted to give her so I decided I would crochet some to give her.

I spent hours looking through you tube videos and I taught myself how to crochet. I have to admit, I really enjoy it. I didn’t stop with dishcloths. I went on to make her hot pads and a scrubbie as well.

I found a pattern I liked but it I modified it to fit what I wanted. I thought I would share my pattern with you all.

I have also included a tip on how to edge your work. This was the hardest part for me. It took many google and you tube searches to figure out how to edge the sides so that the work didn’t “grow”. I had more of a bone shaped dishcloth to start with but finally figured it out.

If you are like me and have no clue how to single stitch into the sides of the Half Double Crochet stitch, here is a tip for you. You put 2 single crochets into area where you chain 2. Here is how I know where to put my stitches, I place a small piece of yarn into that space.

I put one on each side so what to look for on both sides.

Then you just have to pull them out when the time comes. As you can see, your stitches will be off set from each other.

Have any questions, please let me know. What other crochet patterns would you like to see? If you don’t crochet but would love to purchase some of these dishcloths, you can visit by Etsy shop.

Just learning Crochet? Here is a video on how to create a Half Double Crochet Stitch:

Row 1: CH 25; HDC into the 3rd CH from the hook; HDC into the remaining stitches of your chain; CH 2 and turn your work.

Row 2-20: HDC into the top of the stitches; CH 2 and turn your work. (Do not CH 2 after row 20 is complete-this is where we apply the edging)

Edging – CH 1 and Turn your work; SC around the dishcloth. Put 3 SC into the corners to help give the dishcloth a rounded corner. After getting all the way around, Slip Stitch and finish off. Then weave the tails into your work.

About devon

Devon is a work at home mom and owner/editor at Midwestern Moms and Midwestern Meals. In her spare time you can find her hanging out with her family, curled up with her Kindle Fire, or playing computer games with her hubby.

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thank you for sharing! Can’t count the number of times I have been fooled by free patterns only to find there is no free pattern at all, only a web site to sell patterns! Congratulations for your integrity! I will remember your kindness and will tell my friends!

I’ve been crocheting for 18 years and I love to make dishcloths for myself and gifts and it’s nice to have a good variety of patterns. This pattern is so simple and works up so easy I was able to whip out 2 tonight for a friend’s new kitchen. Great pattern..I appreciate the share. 🙂

Just did your free dishcloth pattern as my first patterned project! Thanks for all the tips and easy to read steps. I think it came out pretty good! And thanks for the video..now I can doa half double stitch. Going to try your primrose pattern next 🙂

Found these on pinterest. It’s the only dish towel I have and works better than store bought one so thanks for sharing. In the process of making more right now cause could use another plus brother in law wants one as well.